Vocal horn, nominal pitch: C
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InstrumentBallad horn/Saxhorns/Wind/Musical Instrument ; Ballad horn |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerRudall Carte |
Place MadeLondon ; Europe ; England ; United Kingdom |
DescriptionTechnical description: Silver-plated brass, narrow mouthpiece receiver, "pepper pot" style water drain with removable reservoir. Windway runs mouthpiece receiver - 1st valve foot - 1st valve mid - 3rd valve mid - 3rd valve foot - main tuning-slide - 2nd valve foot - 2nd valve mid - bell. The 1st and 3rd valves have two tuning slides, pulling upwards and downwards respectively.The 2nd valve has one tuning slide, pulling upwards. Valve type: 3 finger-slide valves. |
Other InformationGeneral usage of type: The makers also used the terms `concert horn' and `ballad horn' for this model., |
NotesArnold Myers, 14.3.12. |
Measurements276 from mouthpipe to plane of bell; bell 174. |
ProvenanceGift of Susan Tomes, 2012. |
CollectionMIMEd ; Frank Tomes Collection |
Accession Number6095 |